Work Placement

Some courses in the Senior School have compulsory
work placement as part of the course. The Vocational Education and
Training (VET) courses have a requirement that you must do at least
one week of work placement in the industry related to that course (per year).
These placements are organised for you and you will be learning
specific skills while you are there. See the Careers Adviser, Work Experience
Coordinator or VET Teachers for more information.

What's the difference between Work Experience and Work Placement?

Work Experience:

Work Placement:

gives you a taste of the world of work

usually undertaken in Year 10 (and sometimes Year 11 or 12)

involves observing and carrying out tasks nominated by your
supervisor

gives you a chance to experience working life

helps you learn about what employers expect, what responsibilities people have and what skills are valued in the
workplace

helps you learn how businesses work

a planned and compulsory part of many HSC VET courses

involves you participating in the industry relevant to your
studies

lets you practice and develop skills you learn off-the-job at
school or TAFE

lets you learn specific skills or competencies on-the-job and
agreed beforehand by the school and the host employer

helps you find out more about employment and training opportunities in the industry

contributes to your HSC and a nationally accredited qualification recognised by industry

If you want to know more about Structured Workplace Learning, we
have answered all the common questions that students seem to have.